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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,804.22, 1,427,665.02 and 320,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,804.22, 1,427,665.02 and 320,715.40 is: 481,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,804.22 : 1,427,665.02 = 320,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,804.22/1,427,665.02 = 320,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,804.22x = 1,427,665.02 × 320,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,804.22x = 457,874,157,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,874,157,955.31/951,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,059.18

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